Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Salary: Approx. 35075 per annum including 11 sleep-ins per month
Hourly Rate: 14.67 per hour
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Sleep-ins: Approx. 11 sleeps per month paid at 30 per sleep-in

Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: Young people aged 818 with complex needs and behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare preferred or willingness to work towards qualifications
Experience Required: Experience within an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home preferred

The Home:

Our clients home provides a nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people feel safe valued respected and encouraged to grow. The team are highly supportive of one another and work collaboratively to help each other develop confidence and skills.

The home currently supports one young person who has been in placement for 19 months and has built strong positive relationships within the service. The focus is centred around emotional wellbeing education talents and life skills development.

The staff team are trained in therapeutic parenting and are experienced in supporting children with complex needs and behaviours. A wide range of specialist training is provided to ensure staff can meet individual needs effectively.

Number of beds: Multi Bed

Who we are looking for:

Our client is looking for a warm patient and resilient Residential Team Leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will be someone who can build positive relationships provide emotional support and create a safe and homely environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting young people with daily routines and activities

• Encouraging education independence and personal development

• Planning activities and experiences

• Supporting with meal preparation and light housekeeping

• Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding practices

• Leading shifts and supporting the wider team

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Large national care provider

Why this home & company:

Supportive leadership team with strong operational support

Therapeutic parenting training provided

Clear opportunities for progression and career development

Collaborative and welcoming team environment

Strong focus on developing staff confidence and skills

Progression:

Fully funded Level 35 qualifications with clear pathways for promotion into senior leadership roles.

Training / qualifications:

• Two-week fully funded induction

• Therapeutic parenting training

• Ongoing specialist training based on service user needs

• Fully funded diplomas (Levels 35)

Benefits:

• Exclusive retailer discounts (ASDA Tesco M&S and more)

• Dental and optical cashback scheme after two years

• 24/7 employee support helpline

• Hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation

• Supportive and well-designed working environment

Culture:

The culture within the home is supportive team-focused and centred around achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through consistency encouragement and therapeutic care.

Sponsorship is not available.

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Individuals with only CQC experience and / or who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home will not be considered.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients dedicated team apply today.

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